If We Are Asking
My daughter, the one who did my “mermaid” themed manicure this week, said to me tonight…”If we are asking, can we ask for more than just 9 degrees warmer weather?” She doesn’t read my blog, but sometimes, the things I Read More …
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Obviously It’s Too Cold
Clearly it is winter. It is snowing. It is raining, turning to ice overnight (probably.) Obviously, it’s too cold for ice cream… …or is it? Isn’t ice cream one of those things that we can enjoy (now) whenever we want Read More …
A Lot to Reflect Upon
This year, maybe more than other years, I have a lot to reflect upon – what went well, a lot – and what didn’t. Also, a lot. I am not lingering over it. Tomorrow is another day. Hopefully. Let’s just Read More …
Savor a Sweet Holiday
It is a great day to savor a sweet holiday, just sit back, and enjoy a nice hot cuppa with marshmallows (or something even better.) The day after Christmas and it is a good time to reflect on the holiday, Read More …
12 Days of Christmas
The 12 Days of Christmas start now. Today. On Christmas Day… Legend has it that today The Child was born and people around the world rejoiced – not because it was Christmas, not because they had an evergreen tree all Read More …
Honor the Tree
When we cut down the pine tree, we do so that we can turn it into a Christmas Tree…we further honor the tree with decorations, lights and ribbons. Just like when we cut down a tree for wood, to: build Read More …
The Tree Is the Gift
In some cases, I think maybe, the tree is the gift. In warmer climates I could see decorating our favorite tree in the yard for Christmas and keeping (outside) it where nature intended it to be. In our case, it Read More …
Unconditional and Consistent
I am thankful that there are people around us who are be able to offer unconditional and consistent support. They are your parents. They are your siblings. They are your extended family. They are your friends. They are the professionals Read More …
Always A Mom
No matter what you do, no matter where you go, no matter why you are out and about – you are always a mom. When we get together, it is the thing that unites us. Our common ground. The realities Read More …
Live Large
Everyone, and I mean everyone, should live large. Live your life as big as you can. Sing out loud. Join in on the fun that people around you have. Celebrate your life and everything around you. Dance in the rain. Read More …